In-transit metastasis from melanoma presenting as lymphangiectasis: a case report.
Cutis
; 84(3): 151-8, 2009 Sep.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19842575
ABSTRACT
Malignant melanoma as a cause of inflammatory metastasis to the skin is a rare phenomenon referred to as in-transit metastasis (ITM). We report an unusual case of a patient who developed left leg lesions resembling lymphangiectasis. Punch biopsy results revealed atypical cells consistent with melanoma. The patient had a history of high-risk melanoma involving the left side of the lower extremity. This case highlights the need for a high index of suspicion for ITM in patients with a history of melanoma. Therapeutic options are discussed.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutâneas
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Linfangiectasia
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Melanoma
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cutis
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos